Executive Catering Director: Strategy & Ops Lead

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Vor Ort; ZAR 1.800.000 - 2.800.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Executive-level compensation

Performance bonuses

Car allowance

Health and retirement benefits

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Catering Services Director in Bloemfontein to lead a large catering division across diverse events, from banquets to corporate functions. You will shape strategy, optimize operations, and drive profitability while maintaining exceptional service standards.

The role requires a decade of senior catering management experience, strong financial acumen, and outstanding leadership. You will build cross-functional partnerships and mentor senior staff in a well-established

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 10 years of senior management experience in catering or hospitality.
• Proven track record of leading and growing a significant catering division or business unit.
• Strong strategic planning, financial management and team leadership skills.
• Deep understanding of event management, food & beverage operations and logistics.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management abilities.

Aufgaben

• Develop and execute the strategic vision for the catering services division.
• Oversee all operational aspects including event planning, F&B management and logistics.
• Mentor a team of catering managers, chefs and staff to high performance.
• Drive revenue growth through innovative services and partnerships.
• Ensure budgeting, cost control and profitability targets are met.
• Uphold quality, service and safety standards including hygiene and compliance.
• Implement best practices and new technologies to optimize operations.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing and culinary teams for cohesive delivery.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and strategic planning for the division.

Kenntnisse

Senior management

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Financial management

Operations leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Customer experience

Ausbildung

Hospitality Management degree

Business Administration (optional)

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a Catering Services Director in Bloemfontein to lead a large catering division across diverse events, from banquets to corporate functions. You will shape strategy, optimize operations, and drive profitability while maintaining exceptional service standards.

The role requires a decade of senior catering management experience, strong financial acumen, and outstanding leadership. You will build cross-functional partnerships and mentor senior staff in a well-established